Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
utilities inspector
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 22 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
report utility meter readings
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
comply with legal regulations
surveying
identify faults in utility meters
follow safety standards in industrial contexts
oversee record management
write inspection reports
make recommendations for repairs
undertake inspections
perform inspection analysis
quality assurance procedures
conduct performance tests
assess construction compliance
construction product regulation
use technical documentation
manage health and safety standards
notify supervisor
lead inspections
engineering principles
electrical power safety regulations
monitor utility equipment
Optional & specialised skills
inspect facility sites
inspect industrial equipment
write records for repairs
inspect sewers
engineering processes
collect samples for analysis
create solutions to problems
review construction projects
install utility equipment
liaise with engineers
act as contact person during equipment incident
wear appropriate protective gear
monitor parameters' compliance in construction projects
use non-destructive testing equipment
respond to enquiries
prepare audit activities
investigate pollution
anticipate installation maintenance
record test data
advise on utility consumption
building codes
monitor work site
Other matches: healthcare inspector · avionics inspector · textile quality inspector · rolling stock engine inspector · forge equipment technician
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.